Investment Rating - Industry rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [15] Core Views - The pig farming sector shows significant profitability but with large disparities due to cost differences, leading to a "stronger becoming stronger" scenario [19][21] - The poultry sector is experiencing a structural decline in production capacity, with a focus on the white chicken segment as it approaches its lowest point [22][24] - The seed industry faces inventory pressure, but the biological breeding sector is expected to accelerate due to supportive policies [29][30] - The pet industry is witnessing rapid growth of domestic brands, with a focus on high-income growth companies [32][33] - The feed sector is recommended for investment due to improving market demand and cost control capabilities [34] Summary by Sections Pig Farming Sector - Q1 sales prices for pigs were low, averaging 14.5-15.5 CNY/kg, down from 16-17 CNY/kg in Q4 2024 [19] - Companies like Shennong and Juxing saw over 60% year-on-year growth in output [19] - Average profit per pig improved significantly, with leading companies achieving profits of 300-350 CNY per head [19][21] - Some companies are returning cash to shareholders with high dividend payout ratios [19] Poultry Sector - The white chicken segment is under pressure, with significant price declines and narrowing profits [22] - The egg-laying chicken sector is benefiting from rising chick prices and sales, with companies like Xiaoming showing substantial profit growth [28] - The yellow chicken segment is experiencing a supply contraction, with demand expected to improve gradually [26][27] Seed Industry - The seed sector is under pressure with a net profit decline of 37.6% in Q1, primarily due to excess supply [29] - High R&D investment is noted, with leading companies like Longping High-Tech maintaining a strong position [29][30] - New regulations are expected to bolster the biological breeding sector, enhancing competitiveness [30][31] Pet Industry - Major pet food companies reported strong revenue growth, with brands like Maifudi leading the market [32] - The demand for elderly pet care products is increasing significantly, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [32] - The pet economy is thriving, with a focus on high-growth domestic brands [33] Feed Sector - The feed sector is recommended for investment, with companies like Haida Group showing improved revenue and profit [34] - The market for aquaculture feed is expected to recover, driven by rising fish prices and supportive consumption policies [34] Animal Health Sector - The animal health sector is experiencing revenue and profit differentiation, with some companies benefiting from price increases in raw materials [35] - New product opportunities in the pet health segment are emerging, providing potential growth avenues [35][36]

Group 1: Core Views - The recent upgrades in stock ratings by brokerages are primarily concentrated in sectors with significant performance growth, rising industry sentiment, or turnaround situations, particularly in AI and robotics [2][5] - The number of stocks downgraded by brokerages has reached a year-to-date high, with notable downgrades in the coal and tourism sectors [5][6] Group 2: Upgraded Stocks - Multiple stocks in the AI and robotics sectors have received rating upgrades, including: - Platinum New Materials, with a projected net profit of 376 million yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 46.9% [2] - Huichang Communications, expected to achieve a net profit of 29 million yuan in 2024, turning profitable with a 12.28% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 [2] - Beijing Junzheng, with Q1 revenue of 1.06 billion yuan, a 5.3% year-on-year increase, and anticipated market recovery [3] - Keli Sensor, reporting a net profit of 76 million yuan in Q1, a nearly 76% year-on-year increase [3] - Nanshan Zhishang, recognized for its leading position in domestic wool spinning and new materials applications [3][4] Group 3: Downgraded Stocks - Several coal stocks have been downgraded, including: - Shanxi Coking Coal and Pingmei Shenma, downgraded to "overweight" due to weak coking coal prices [5] - Shanmei International, also downgraded to "overweight" despite low mining costs and potential production increases [5] - The tourism sector has seen downgrades, such as: - Jinjiang Hotels, with a Q1 net profit of 36 million yuan, down 81% year-on-year [5] - Miao Exhibition, downgraded due to declining revenue amid intensified competition [6] Group 4: Market Outlook - Brokerages are optimistic about AI and high-dividend sectors for May, with expectations of a continued oscillating market [7] - Recommendations include focusing on three main directions: financial dividends, self-sufficiency in industries like military, and domestic consumption [7] - The market is expected to follow a gentle recovery path, with attention on cyclical sectors and growth styles, particularly in AI and robotics [7]

Core Viewpoint - The National Saline-Alkali Rice Technology Innovation Center has made significant progress in creating new breeding materials for salt-resistant rice, achieving breakthroughs in high salt tolerance varieties [2][3]. Group 1: Breeding Materials and Techniques - The center has developed new breeding materials that can withstand a salt concentration of 10‰, with survival rates exceeding 80% for 179 materials at this concentration [2]. - The team identified 6 positive regulatory genes and 8 negative regulatory genes related to salt tolerance, as well as a key gene STRK1 that significantly enhances salt-alkali resistance in rice [2]. - The survival rate of the "Salt Recovery Line 0W590" material reached 93.5% after 17 days under 10‰ salt concentration, while "Salt Recovery Line D1849" had a survival rate of 68.7% under 12‰ salt concentration [2]. Group 2: Agricultural Impact and Strategic Goals - The development of high salt-resistant materials is expected to contribute to transforming "hundreds of millions of acres of wasteland into granaries," aligning with the national food security strategy of "storing grain in the land and technology" [3]. - The center has produced several salt-alkali resistant rice varieties over the past five years, with 11 varieties approved, including the first salt-resistant sterile line "Salt 416S" in 2023 [3].

证券研究报告 | 公司点评报告 2025 年 05 月 02 日 大北农（002385.SZ） 养殖盈利修复，饲料及种业开局良好 消费品/农林牧渔 25Q1饲料及种业开局良好、养殖盈利改善。公司未来将聚焦强化种业、疫苗动 保等科技产业业务，夯实饲料业务，平稳发展生猪养殖业务。 ❑ 风险提示：猪价表现/公司规模扩张低于预期，突发大规模不可控疫情；自然 灾害，转基因商业化进度不达预期。 财务数据与估值 | 会计年度 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 营业总收入(百万元) | 33390 | 28767 | 33720 | 35969 | 38193 | | 同比增长 | 3% | -14% | 17% | 7% | 6% | | 营业利润(百万元) | (2485) | 791 | 805 | 984 | 1218 | | 同比增长 | -761% | -132% | 2% | 22% | 24% | | 归母净利润(百万元) | (2174) | 346 | 549 | 725 | 93 ...

Core Insights - A key gene named QT12 has been discovered by a research team led by Professor Li Yibo from Huazhong Agricultural University, which enables rice to withstand high temperatures, addressing a significant threat to food security due to climate change [1][2] - The research findings were published in the international journal "Cell" on April 30, 2023, highlighting the importance of developing heat-resistant rice varieties for stable yields in high-temperature environments [1] Group 1 - The research team conducted extensive genetic analysis and identified the QT12 gene, which interacts with the protein complex NF-Y to create a molecular "firewall" that protects rice grains from high temperatures [1] - The study demonstrated that QT12 helps maintain the stability of protein and starch synthesis during high-temperature conditions, ensuring the quality and yield of rice [1] Group 2 - In field trials conducted in the Yangtze River basin under high-temperature conditions, the introduction of QT12 into the hybrid rice variety "Huazhan" significantly increased its seed setting rate, single-plant yield, and rice quality, with yield increases of 49.1% in Wuhan, 77.9% in Hangzhou, and 31.2% in Changsha [2] - The research team has reached agreements with several domestic companies for the transformation and development of these research results, aiming to accelerate their application in breeding practices [2]

团队将QT12基因导入到杂交稻配组最多的主栽品种"华占"，结果显示，与"华占"相比，武汉、杭州和 长沙三地导入QT12抗性基因的"改良华占"产量，分别增加了49.1%、77.9%和31.2%，进一步验证了 QT12基因在高温环境下的育种实力。 目前，聚焦该成果，已有近10家种业公司与华中农业大学签署转化意向协议。 签约单位之一、安徽荃银高科种业股份有限公司副总经理张从合指出，相较于实验室环境下筛选出来的 耐高温基因，QT12基因是在自然环境下筛选出来，抗性及表型更加贴合现实，稳产提质效果更优，这 也是产业界看重的关键。 袁隆平农业高科技股份有限公司副总裁杨远柱表示，将依托杂交水稻海外推广网络，推进QT12基因在 海外，尤其是东南亚、南亚地区的应用。(完) 中新社武汉5月1日电 (记者 马芙蓉)华中农业大学作物遗传改良全国重点实验室、生命科学技术学院教 授李一博带领的团队，从自然环境中筛选出水稻耐高温基因QT12，为水稻在高温环境下实现稳产提质 及育种提供新策略。相关成果于北京时间4月30日晚发表在国际期刊《细胞》(Cell)上。 "全球变暖背景下，极端高温事件频发，对粮食产量及品质带来突出影响。"李一博表示， ...

Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's revenue was 28.767 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.85%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 346 million yuan, turning from loss to profit [1] - For Q1 2025, the revenue was 6.865 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.36%, with a net profit of 134 million yuan, also turning from loss to profit [1] - The company adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2026 due to expected declines in pig prices, projecting net profits of 767 million yuan, 804 million yuan, and 836 million yuan for 2025-2027 [1] Group 2: Feed Business - In 2024, feed revenue was 19.054 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 20.68%, with a gross margin of 12.49%, an increase of 0.05 percentage points [2] - Total feed sales were 5.4055 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 7.61%, with significant growth in poultry feed sales, which increased by 54.55% [2] - The company optimized its channel structure, with 32% of feed product revenue from distribution channels and 68% from direct sales [2] Group 3: Swine Business - The company sold 6.405 million pigs in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.89%, with swine business revenue of 6.278 billion yuan, up 10.10% year-on-year [2] - The net profit from swine business was 1.122 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 19.80%, an increase of 27.71 percentage points, attributed to rising pig prices and declining breeding costs [2] Group 4: Seed Business - In 2024, seed revenue was 1.425 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.40%, with sales of 53.5264 million kilograms, up 1.7% [3] - The company has a robust reserve of genetically modified traits, with multiple products approved for production and import licenses [3] - As of April 8, 2025, 97 genetically modified corn varieties passed initial review, with 61% of them utilizing the company's traits [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Qianyin Gaoke, reported a steady growth in revenue and net profit for 2024 and Q1 2025, driven by increased sales in its seed business, particularly in rice and corn [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 4.709 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.77%, with a net profit of 114 million yuan [2]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 835 million yuan, up 24.13% year-on-year, with a net profit of 2.197 million yuan [2]. - The company aims to reach a revenue target of 5 billion yuan and a net profit of 300 million yuan for 2025 [2]. Seed Business Overview - The rice seed sales revenue reached 1.858 billion yuan in 2024, a growth of 5.67%, with a total sales volume of 216 million kilograms, up nearly 7% [3]. - The corn seed segment generated a revenue of 589 million yuan in 2024, reflecting a 20.43% increase, with a gross margin of 33.15% [4]. Innovation and Patents - The company received a national patent for a method of creating broadly resistant transgenic corn, marking a significant advancement in disease-resistant crop development [5]. - In 2024, 59 new rice varieties and 13 new corn varieties were approved, enhancing the company's competitive edge in the market [3][4]. International Market Development - In 2024, the company exported 19.3735 million kilograms of seeds, a 74.80% increase year-on-year, generating an overseas revenue of 492 million yuan, up 72.39% [6][7]. - The company is actively pursuing international breeding collaborations to expand its global market presence [7]. Audit and Financial Health - The company maintains that its accounts receivable and inventory valuations are accurate, and it plans to take measures to recover outstanding receivables over the next two years [8]. - The Q1 2025 report indicated a debt ratio of 62.94%, with a gross margin of 13.48% [8].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue increase of 14.77% in 2024, but net profit decreased by 58.23% due to various factors including declining seed gross margins and increased operating expenses [1][5][6]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 4.709 billion yuan, up from the previous year, primarily driven by increased seed exports and domestic corn seed sales [5][6]. - The sales revenue from rice seeds was 1.858 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.67%, while corn seed sales reached 589 million yuan, growing by 20.43% [5]. - The fastest growth came from order grain and silage feed, which generated 1.191 billion yuan, marking a 44.22% increase [5]. Profitability Issues - The company reported a net profit of 114 million yuan, down 58.23% from the previous year, resulting in a decrease of 160 million yuan [1][6]. - The decline in net profit was attributed to three main factors: reduced gross margins in seed business, increased R&D and operating expenses, and significant impairment losses [6][7]. Impairment Losses - The total impairment losses for the year amounted to 238 million yuan, which significantly impacted the net profit [6][7]. - Specific impairment losses included 85.6686 million yuan for accounts receivable, 21.6848 million yuan for other receivables, and 80.7006 million yuan for inventory [6][7]. Audit Concerns - The company's financial statements received a qualified opinion from the auditing firm due to two key issues: the existence and accuracy of certain receivables and the valuation of inventory [7][8]. - The first issue involved accounts receivable related to grain sales, where the company could not confirm the existence and accuracy of 32.7759 million yuan in receivables [7][8]. - The second issue pertained to the valuation of inventory, where the company failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its sales forecasts for corn seed inventory [8][9]. Management Response - The company plans to actively pursue the collection of receivables from three grain sales companies and aims to recover the amounts within two years [9]. - For the corn seed inventory, the company intends to implement various measures to ensure sales within the next two years [9].

Group 1: Investor Relations Activity - The investor relations activity was an earnings briefing held on April 29, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:30 [3] - Participants included the company's chairman, general manager, financial officer, and sponsor representative [3] Group 2: Financial Performance - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders for the period was CNY 42.1076 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.69% [4] - The company aims to enhance profitability through deepening business, variety, and regional layout [4] Group 3: Business Development and Strategy - Future profit growth will be driven by collaborative planting, upstream seed production advantages, and market competitiveness of products like cherry tomatoes and sweet corn [4] - The company is actively preparing for new business models such as land trusteeship and cooperative planting, with pilot projects expected to launch in 2025 [4][5] Group 4: Research and Development - R&D expenses increased by 34.20% in 2024, reflecting the company's commitment to maintaining core market competitiveness [7] - The company has a structured R&D plan to ensure new products are introduced annually, balancing long-term strategies with short-term benefits [7] Group 5: Market Expansion - The company plans to leverage its acquisition of Qinhong in Jiuquan to enhance its market presence in the northwest region, which has shown significant revenue growth [6][10] - Strategies include increasing investments in seed production resources and expanding local market outreach for pesticide and fertilizer products [10]